What is Echizen Lacquerware?
History of Echizen Lacquer ware
Echizen lacquer starts back to about 1,500 years ago, and it was said that the Prince of the time (the late heapon) commanded the painter to repair the damaged crown.
When the painters refinished crown, he also served a bowl of black lacquer, the Prince liked the achievement.
So the Prince is attracted to the beauty of the glossy, encouraging lacquer production in the region and has led to the development of Echizen lacquerware until now.
Features of Echizen Lacquer ware
Robust and graceful. Echizen lacquer ware is made of a lacquer ware that combines visual beauty with its sturdy construction.
The "flower painting" technique also features a lacquer finish that does not leave marks or dust on the brush and allow it to dry. ?
Echizen Lacquer Production Process
Base
It starts with the creation of the original lacquer ware.
For round items, cut and assemble corners and use heat processing for synthetic resin materials. ?
Painting
Medium coat and medium polish and repeat top
The painters technique produces uniform thickness and attractive luster.
In some cases of synthetic resins, the paint may be applied by spray. ?
Embellishments
Sower and Agarsmen add pictures and crests to the lacquer vessel.
The sowing painting is painted with lacquer by sowing gold powder, and the sink is drawn by putting lacquer into the groove that has been scraped with a chisel.
Introduction of sowing and deposits
Until the Meiji era, "Katayama Bowl" was produced with a robust yet simple lacquer ware.
New technology gradually began to introduce, and the technology of "sowede" from Kyoto and Wakashima, Echizen lacquer has a gorgeous design.
As a professional lacquer ware
When you enter the mid-Meiji era, we develop a diverse product lineup of not only bowls, but also boxes and vases. The production area is expanded, and it also has developed as a professional lacquerware.
Today, it is growing nationwide by more than 80 share.
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Versatile Applications
Whether you want to add a touch of playfulness and color to your life, make your special day more shine, or just want to highlight the feelings of everyone gathered.
In the Echizen lacquerware region, lacquer ware is useful in various occasions in life.
Because everyone knows the fun and depth of life with lacquer ware near you.
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For seasonal occasions such as New Year.
Makes a great gift for baby showers, weddings, and more.
Creating ambiance at events.
For everyday use
Souvenir for overseas people.